By Rachel Engel
FireRescue1/EMS1
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Fire Department announced Friday that it is reviewing bodycam footage from the confrontation between Memphis police and Tyre Nichols, and will conclude its internal investigation into the two department members dispatched to the scene by next week.
Both MFD members were relieved of duty pending the outcome of the internal investigation, ABC 24 reported.
Videos from the scene were released to the public by the City of Memphis on Friday. One video depicts the response of EMS personnel to the detained patient on scene.
The image from video released on Jan. 27, 2023, by the City of Memphis, shows Tyre Nichols on the ground as EMS personnel arrive on scene on Jan. 7, 2023. (City of Memphis via AP)
The MFD released a statement following its release:
“The Memphis Fire Department would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of Tyre Nichols,” the statement read. “As a result of the recent criminal investigation into the death of Mr. Nichols, the Memphis Fire Department did not receive full access to the video footage until today. The department is currently reviewing the footage and will be concluding our internal investigation early next week.”
